Vaduz (ots) - The security architecture of the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP) has been comprehensively reviewed following the cyberattack at the end of July. The vulnerabilities traced to the registration area during the security analyses have been identified and documented. The requirements for verifying user accounts and checking identity will be strengthened by adding an upstream eID step. In addition, the ...
Vaduz (ots) - In the course of the security reviews following the criminal cyberattack on the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), the Commercial Register was also taken offline as a precautionary measure over the weekend. There are no indications of an attack. During the IT review phase, which is expected to last a few days, Commercial Register extracts can be obtained in person at the counter at the Office of Justice ...
Vaduz (ots) - In connection with the criminal cyberattack on the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), the investigating authorities are following the digital traces. The Crime Investigation Division of the National Police has already submitted a first investigation report to the Liechtenstein Office of the Public Prosecutor. The Office of the Public Prosecutor has ...
Vaduz (ots) - Following the criminal attack on the Register of Beneficial Owners (VwbP), four state systems were taken offline as a precautionary measure in order to subject them to additional security checks. On 5 August, the crisis unit decided to review further systems and to take them offline temporarily for this purpose. The National Cyber Security Unit is in contact with the operators of critical infrastructures in ...
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 7 July 2026, the Government approved the Report and Motion of the Government on extension of the interest-free loan to Liechtenstein Wärme - the establishment responsible for Liechtenstein's natural gas supply - to maintain the country's strategic gas reserve up to and including the winter half-year of 2028/2029. Pursuant to the Ordinance of 29 June 2022 on Securing the Supply of Natural Gas in the Event of a Serious Shortage (Natural Gas ...
Vaduz (ots) - On 7 July 2026, the Government approved the report and motion on the amendment of the Law on the Minimum Taxation of Large Enterprise Groups (GloBE Act) and of the Law on International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act). The proposal primarily aims to enhance legal certainty, efficiency, and planning reliability in the field of ...
Vaduz (ots) - With the entry into force of the partial revision of the Children and Youth Act on 2 July 2026, the supply and passing on of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to persons under the age of 18 is no longer permitted. Likewise, persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from possessing or ...
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 23 June 2026, the Government adopted a consultation report on securing the long-term financing of the Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV). Pursuant to Article 25bis of the AHV Act (AHVG), the Government must regularly submit an actuarial review of the AHV covering a period of 20 years and, if the target value of five annual ...
Vaduz (ots) - On May 25, 2026, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed Liechtenstein's sovereign rating at the top grade of Triple-A, with a stable outlook prediction. The confirmation of the rating follows a visit by S&P Global Ratings to Liechtenstein, during which the rating institution held in-depth discussions with representatives of government agencies, associations, and research institutions in ...
Vaduz (ots) - As of 1 January 2024, global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups was introduced in accordance with the GloBE Model Rules of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (IF on BEPS). The IF on BEPS is an association of countries and jurisdictions within the framework of the BEPS project. The current rules contain various safe harbour mechanisms, that offer the enterprise ...
Vaduz (ots) - The Office for Digital Innovation (SDI) has received the Most Innovative Regulator Award in the context of the European Commission's European Blockchain Sandbox. The award was announced on the occasion of the publication of the Commission's third cohort Best Practices Report and recognises Liechtenstein's outstanding regulatory innovation in the field of ...
Vaduz (ots) - On 3 February 2026, the government decided on further measures relating to legal entities without organs. The measures were developed by the task force set up in mid-2025. They are designed to strengthen legal certainty on the one hand and to continue to make it impossible to circumvent sanctions on the other. A high degree of compliance with applicable ...
Vaduz (ots) - As part of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual Article IV consultations, IMF economists visited Liechtenstein from January 14 to 27 and held a series of discussions with authorities, associations, and companies. The second Art.-IV consultation after Liechtenstein joined the IMF provided in-depth analysis and discussions of the current situation ...
Vaduz (ots) - The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos this week under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue". Leaders from around the world are gathering in the Graubünden spa town to address pressing issues and discuss shared priorities. Focus on strengthening resilience Exchange and cooperation are of particular ...
Vaduz (ots) - Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director and Chair of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Liechtenstein on Sunday, January 18, 2026, on her way to next week's World Economic Forum (WEF) in nearby Davos. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Brigitte Haas warmly ...
Vaduz (ots) - The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has confirmed the AAA sovereign rating for Liechtenstein in its semiannual ratings update, accompanied by a stable outlook prediction. Liechtenstein is one of only 11 countries in the world that has received these top marks. Prime Minister Brigitte Haas strongly welcomed this confirmation of the ...
Vaduz (ots) - In 2016, Liechtenstein introduced the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) in accordance with the OECD's Common Reporting Standard (CRS) as part of its international cooperation in tax matters. Since then, financial markets as well as the services and products offered have ...
Vaduz (ots) - At its meeting on 7 October 2025, the Government approved the report and motion to Parliament on the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA). Liechtenstein introduced global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups in accordance with the OECD/G20 ...
Vaduz (ots) - On September 29, 2025, Liechtenstein signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA). Liechtenstein introduced global minimum taxation for large enterprise groups in accordance with the OECD/G20 standard as of 1 January 2024 by implementing a top-up ...
Vaduz (ots) - On 25 September 2025, the EFTA States Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway signed the Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) with Singapore in Bern. Ambassador Frank Büchel, Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein to the international organisations in Geneva, took part in the ceremony on behalf of Liechtenstein. The DEA adds a new chapter on digital trade to the existing Free Trade Agreement, which ...
Vaduz (ots) - Together with thirteen other representatives of small and medium-sized countries, Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni took part in the virtual launch of the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT Partnership) on 16 September 2025. The World Trade Organization was also represented by its Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Goal of open and ...
Vaduz (ots) - The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has once again awarded Liechtenstein its highest rating, affirming the country's AAA rating with a stable outlook. This was the outcome of the half-yearly review of Liechtenstein's sovereign rating in May 2025. Although the current assessment by S&P Global Ratings warns of the ongoing high level of ...
Vaduz (ots) - Liechtenstein joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 21 October 2024. The first Article IV Consultation took place in Liechtenstein in January 2025. These country visits by IMF experts are conducted annually in all IMF member states and serve to monitor and analyse economic developments and ...
Vaduz (ots) - In its meeting on 18 March 2025, the Government approved the consultation report on amendment of the Law on the Minimum Taxation of Large Enterprise Groups (GloBE Act). The minimum taxation developed by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS stipulates that multinational enterprise groups with revenue of more than 750 million euros are subject to an ...
Vaduz (ots) - The "Book of Europe" contains contributions from 33 European countries on the future of Europe. Against the backdrop of the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and the current geopolitical challenges, Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Daniel Risch and Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler initiated the ...
Vaduz (ots) - From 7 to 20 January 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted the first of its Article IV consultations in Liechtenstein, which will now take place annually. Over the course of these two weeks, IMF economists and representatives of Liechtenstein's Constituency held numerous discussions with public authorities, organisations, and companies in the country to familiarise themselves with and assess ...
Vaduz (ots) - As part of the semi-annual review of Liechtenstein's country rating, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings affirmed the highest rating of AAA with a stable outlook in its research update of 25 November 2024. According to the rating agency's report, the retention of the highest rating reflects Liechtenstein's healthy financial position ...
Vaduz (ots) - In its meeting on 5 November 2024, the Government adopted its statement on the enactment of a Law implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets and amending other laws. It also adopted amendments to the Due Diligence Act implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1113 on information ...
Vaduz (ots) - The first Strategic and Economic Partnership Dialogue between Liechtenstein and the United States took place in Washington D.C. on 22 October. The talks centred on economic and security policy cooperation between the two countries. The new dialogue format is the result of several years of intensive and close cooperation between the two countries. The ...